mechanize

mech·a·nize

verb \ˈme-kə-ˌnīz\

mech·a·nizedmech·a·niz·ing

Definition of MECHANIZE

transitive verb

1

: to make mechanical; especially : to make automatic or routine

2

a : to equip with machinery especially to replace human or animal labor b : to equip with armed and armored motor vehicles c : to provide with mechanical power

3

: to produce by or as if by machine

— mech·a·niz·able \-ˌnī-zə-bəl\ adjective

— mech·a·ni·za·tion \ˌme-kə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— mech·a·niz·er \ˈme-kə-ˌnī-zər\ noun

Examples of MECHANIZE

1. an invention that helped to mechanize agriculture

First Known Use of MECHANIZE

1678